Victor Glemaud Is Back—And He’s Bringing Your New Favorite Knits With Him

Victor Glemaud is back with a brand-new lineup of knitwear. With a well-traveled CV (a former publicist, he has lent his design talents to both Paco Rabanne and Tommy Hilfiger), he’s a fixture of the industry, the kind of presence whose return to ready-to-wear will surely prick up the ears of insiders—while his sweaters themselves speak loudly enough to draw the attention of those who don’t know him as a man-about-town. Launching exclusively with The Line and picking up where his eponymous men’s range (first launched back in 2006) left off, Glemaud’s edited Resort offerings are far cooler than your garden-variety pullovers. They were inspired by artist Lucio Fontana, specifically the mid-century “Tagli,” a series of monochromatic canvases shot through with clean yet intensely physical slashes. Glemaud first encountered the works at an exhibition in Paris, and found himself stirred to incorporate the technique into his own work. The three cashmere styles on offer with The Line ($335 to $460) come punctuated by all manner of dynamic slits and perforations; subtle cuts on the turtleneck expose a flash of neck and shoulder blade, while scoring along the contrasting bib of a V-neck pullover makes it appear to have been loosely tacked on. All are classic pieces with a winning amount of edge—just the kind of wardrobe workhorses you’ll want to see you through the chilly months ahead.